Ben Fong
Business development leader focused on startups, mobility, and innovation
San Francisco, California
Summary
Seasoned business development and go-to-market leader across mobility, automotive, and AI startups — Ben has led BD and GTM efforts at Spin, Ford, AI Asset, and now Berkeley SkyDeck, consistently focusing on partnerships, pilots, and product-market programs to scale new mobility and enterprise AI offerings. berkeley+3
Writer, coach, and career-transition practitioner — through his Substack 'Transition Memo' Ben publishes guidance and runs coaching to help public-sector professionals reframe their stories and navigate moves into startups and private industry. substack+1
Background bridging public service and private sector — multiple bios note previous service as a Foreign Service Officer and membership in policy networks, positioning him to connect government, academic, and industry stakeholders. substack+1
Engaged alumnus and community organizer — maintains active involvement with Stanford alumni groups and contributes to alumni publications and events, reflecting a commitment to mentorship and local community programming. stanford+1